Alvin Cheung

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About

Current student in the Bachelor of Computer Science program at The University of British Columbia with a previous bachelor's degree in Chemical and Biological Engineering. Enjoys cooking, traveling, and learning new skills such as tinkering, yarn working, and learning musical instruments.

Former EIT and current undergraduate

Experience in pilot plant operations and specialty metallurgical R&D. Currently completing a two year Bachelor of Computer Science undergraduate degree.

  • Age: 27
  • City: Vancouver, Canada

I have a bad habit of wanting to learn how to do everything from cooking, woodworking, gaming, crocheting, plumbing, gardening, coding, stock trading, music, baking, sewing, juggling, etc...

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science

Sep 2021 - April 2024

The University of British Columbia


BAS in Chemical and Biological Engineering

Sep 2014 - Apr 2019

The University of British Columbia

  • Biological Specialization
  • Graduation with Distinction
  • Dean's Honor List - 3 consecutive years
  • Co-op Experience

Extras

Home Network & Server Development

Apr 2020 - Present

Self Driven Project

  • Familiarized myself with Linux environment to transform old computer to a home, web, and game server running docker containers for multiple services.
  • Set up an optimized home internet network to accompany up to 15 users using a managed switch, mesh Wi-Fi, VLAN, and L2 Functions.

UBC Mentorship Program

Sep 2018 - Apr 2019

Upper Year Mentor

  • Provided guidance to younger students for both academic career and post graduation prospects.
  • Helped connect students with professors and industry professionals to encourage networking.

Professional Experience

Associate Software Engineer

Jun 2024 - Present

Demonware - Activision

  • Backend development and support for Call of Duty.

Teaching Assistant

Jan 2024 - Apr 2024

The University of British Columbia

  • CPSC 310 - Introduction to Software Engineering

Software Development Intern

Sep 2022 - Aug 2023

Demonware - Activision

  • Backend development and support for Call of Duty.

Bachelor of Computer Science Program Tutor

May 2022

The University of British Columbia

  • Tutoring over 100 students in the BCS program.

Chemical Engineer in Training

May 2019 - Jul 2021

Kemetco Research - Contract Research and Testing Labs

  • Design, build, operate, and troubleshoot industry leading pilot-plant scale metallurgical equipment for new and innovative processes.
  • Provide crucial analytical solutions during developing projects to ensure that results are well justified and remain in scope.
  • Work under pressure and maintain focus in hazardous environments for twelve hour shifts during research campaigns.
  • Interpret large sets of data and communicate findings for internal and external reports which are used to further optimize operation processes.

Metallurgical Technician

Jan 2018 - Aug 2018

Barrick Gold – AuTec: Vancouver Technology Center

  • Carried out self directed research and optimization of using cyanide alternatives such as halides and amino acids for low grade gold extraction.
  • Developed experimental methods for the analysis of glycine, triiodide and iodine on UV-Vis spectrophotometry.
  • Performed gold extraction and sulfur generation experiments in a 5L bioreactor vessel at highly corrosive conditions.
  • Analyzed experimental data and wrote proposals, progress, and final technical reports to help with the decision taking for the next steps of the project.